Market risk refers to the tendency of a stock to move with the general stock market. A stock with above-average market risk will tend to be more volatile than an average stock, and it will have a beta which is greater than 1.0.?

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Relevant risk is the part of a security's risk associated with economic, or market, factors that systematically affect all firms to some extent. It cannot be eliminated by diversification. Market beta is equal to 1.0. See 8-3: Portfolio Risk—Holding Combinations of Investments

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Business rules describe appropriate actions to take based on process conditions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is the first step a firm should take when deciding whether or not to go global?

A) Develop marketing mix strategies for foreign markets. B) Analyze whether it is in the firm's best interest to focus on the domestic market or to expand to international markets. C) Identify the most attractive global markets for the firm's products. D) Select a market-entry strategy that fits the firm's desired level of commitment. E) Identify potential partners in international markets.

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Companies that take a proactive stance toward the marketing environment are most likely to ________

A) develop strategies to change the environment in their favor B) passively accept the marketing environment C) resist organizational change D) discourage innovation E) consider technological advances more disruptive than beneficial

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The U.S. Coast Guard administers the Oil Pollution Act which requires the oil industry to ________

A) obtain a permit for dumping wastes and other foreign materials into ocean waters B) implement measures to avoid dumping of wastes into wells used for drinking water C) adopt procedures and contingency plans to readily respond to and clean up oil spills D) establish marine sanctuaries in ocean waters as far seaward as the edge of the continental shelf

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